What does theBible say about divorce?
God hates divorce.
1st centuryJewish perspective
HillelShammai
God’s unchanging perspective
God loves marriageGod hates divorce
Only 2 groundsRemarriage is prohibited (with
exceptions)
Tongues?
Communicating the GospelProphecy
Prayer?
Fasting?
It is expected.It is not noticeable.
It is purposeful.
Kinds of fasts
Normal. Matt. 4:2Partial. Daniel 1:12
Absolute. Esther 4:16Supernatural. Deut. 9:9
Kinds of fasts
Private. Matt. 6:16-18Congregational. Joel 2:15-16
Regular. Leviticus 16:29-31Occasional. Matt. 9:15
10 reasons
To strengthen prayerTo seek guidance
To express griefTo seek deliverance/protection
To express repentance
10 reasons
To humble ourselvesTo express concern for work
To meet others’ needsTo overcome temptation
To express devotion